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Prevention and Control of Infection

Grays Medic

Delivery Method: Face-to-face

This course aims to promote and implement effective infection control measures in the workplace and provides the learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of prevention and control infections, legal obligations and responsibilities related to infection control.

Duration: 3 hours

Legislation and management of infection control in the UK

What are infections?

Who are most vulnerable and why?

What to look out for and best preventative measures.

Causes and transmission of infection.

Infection control procedures

Good waste management practice and decontamination.

Importance of risk assessment and of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)